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The Courtyard at Colfax is an assisted living community in Colfax, Washington, offering assisted living care, including standard and enhanced care options. This 55-bed community also provides 24-hour staffing and nursing coordination to older adults in Whitman County. With an occupancy rate of 84 percent and an average daily population of 46 residents, the community operates at a stable capacity for a rural setting, indicating consistent local demand.
The community’s compliance history with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services includes six inspections and reflects an overall pattern of improvement. The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025, identified no violations and confirmed that earlier fire safety concerns had been fully resolved. Additionally, previous inspections, particularly in December 2024, cited several fire safety issues related to storage clearance, fire drill documentation, electrical safety, door functionality, and maintenance of suppression systems. A confirmed complaint investigation in early 2024 also found shortcomings in staff monitoring and policies regarding bedrail use, which contributed to a resident’s death and resulted in a civil fine. Follow-up reviews verified that both care-related and safety issues were addressed.
Along with a home-like environment, meal service with home-style cooking and accommodations for special dietary needs are provided. Its tiered care structure also allows families to select the level of support that best matches a resident’s current needs, with the flexibility to adjust as those needs change.
The Courtyard at Colfax is well-suited for older adults in Colfax, Washington, and the broader Whitman County area seeking assisted living support in a smaller, locally oriented setting close to family. Those who value personalized care, a community atmosphere, and a recent strong inspection outcome may find it a compelling option.
Higher than the Washington average: 72.5%In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 17 | 31 | This facility has 45% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington nursing home (17 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 45% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 5.7 | 10.3 | This facility has 45% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington nursing home (5.7 vs. WA avg 10.3).↓ 45% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025, found no violations, and previous fire safety issues had been corrected. Earlier inspections showed a mix of results, including multiple fire safety deficiencies noted in December 2024 related to storage clearance, fire drill documentation, electrical hazards, door operation, and fire suppression system maintenance. A substantiated complaint investigation in early 2024 identified failures in staff monitoring and policies for residents using bedrails, which contributed to a resident’s death and led to a civil fine. Prior follow-up inspections confirmed that the facility addressed those care-related deficiencies and met licensing requirements. The overall trend shows improvement in both safety and resident care issues over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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The Courtyard at Colfax has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to WA state health department records, The Courtyard at Colfax's license number is 1624.
According to WA state health department records, The Courtyard at Colfax's license expires on September 30, 2026.
The Courtyard at Colfax's occupancy is 84%.
The Courtyard at Colfax has 55 beds.
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The Courtyard at Colfax is located at 300 S Main St.
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